Nukufetau

Nukufetau is an atoll that is part of the nation of Tuvalu. The atoll was claimed by the US under the Guano Islands Act some time in the 19th century and was ceded in a treaty of friendship concluded in 1979 and coming into force in 1983. It has a population (2002 census) of 586 and consists of at least 33 isles:

  • Faiava Lasi
  • Fale
  • Funaota
  • Kongo Loto Lafanga
  • Lafanga
  • Matanukulaelae
  • Motufetau
  • Motulalo
  • Motuloa (north of Nukufetau)
  • Motuloa (south of Nukufetau)
  • Motumua
  • Niualuka
  • Niuatui
  • Oua
  • Sakalua
  • Savave
  • Teafatule
  • Teafuaniua
  • Teafuanonu
  • Teafuone
  • Temotuloto
  • and at least 12 other islands

The biggest island is Motulalo. Savave has a village. The junior school is Tutasi Primary School.

Read more about Nukufetau:  History, Notable Local Person